tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post5894521093364419957..comments2024-01-01T00:32:27.187-08:00Comments on Ella Grace with the Pretty Face: 1st day of schoolKacey Bodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416383186475328888noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-46858675800410799172009-09-14T06:14:50.374-07:002009-09-14T06:14:50.374-07:00LOVE the pictures from the first day of school!!!!...LOVE the pictures from the first day of school!!!! I was getting worried as I read your post about Ella's class, but I feel much better after hearing that the teacher was smiling at Ella, that they ordered a new stepstool so she can reach to wash her hands and that they are so impressed with how ready she is for school! awesome!!!<br />hope you are doing alright with both in school and your job!!!!Anne and Whitney: Up, Down and All Aroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206805918442920595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-47272933572016656252009-09-13T11:11:38.210-07:002009-09-13T11:11:38.210-07:00Kacey, I totally understand your fears and concern...Kacey, I totally understand your fears and concerns. My Emma, also 3 years old (not DS, but definitely special needs), started preschool last week too. I was worried even though she's going to a school for ONLY special needs kids!<br /><br />But your little Ella is remarkable...she looks totally ready just to jump into school and enjoy it! But don't hesitate to ask for a different teacher if there are issues; trust your instincts!!<br /><br />What a little doll Ella is!! She is just too cute for words!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506998760851891610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-40902574562983675092009-09-12T06:06:56.576-07:002009-09-12T06:06:56.576-07:00I burst out laughing when I saw the pic of Ella fr...I burst out laughing when I saw the pic of Ella from behind walking with daddy. That blehbleh really is almost as big as she is. Yeah we know she's not going to school to be cute because God knows she is already as stinkin cute as a kid can be! Why don't you invite yourself to a one on one with her teacher and let her know your concerns, as well as find out more about her? She is going to fall in love with Ella, who wouldn't?TUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929114678006935831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-32971519917917349362009-09-11T12:02:18.250-07:002009-09-11T12:02:18.250-07:00Aww, it is so hard to not know what is going on. I...Aww, it is so hard to not know what is going on. I have had to deal with that this week with Payton's class too. I'm trying to let it go, but it is hard! Hopefully they keep Ella in the loop!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481397897364739480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-57536144148392197742009-09-11T10:56:03.459-07:002009-09-11T10:56:03.459-07:00Oh, she is just TOO cute. Hope things get better w...Oh, she is just TOO cute. Hope things get better with the teacher. I love her backpack -- it's almost as big as she is, LOL! Kayla still can't wear her backpack and she's in Kindy.datrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780816487520416497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-31767853850600937632009-09-11T09:21:14.208-07:002009-09-11T09:21:14.208-07:00you sound so much like me on maysons first day! bu...you sound so much like me on maysons first day! but i will say they were prepared for her, etc.... its so hard isnt it??? hang in there, i have a feeling both of us will feel better as time goes on!!!<br />Love the pictures. your kids are so adorable!Amy Flegehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237104230554615007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-15375355945705245662009-09-11T08:02:39.622-07:002009-09-11T08:02:39.622-07:00Gosh, what a stressful first day of school for mo...Gosh, what a stressful first day of school for mommy!!! Glad Hunter had a great day and Ella!!!! But poor you!!!! I would have totally asked to changed teachers, but it is good that you waited. Sometimes waiting a few days to see how things progress (or fail to progress) is a good thing and it seems to have worked in your favor!! She seems to be on top of things by ordering a new stool. That sucks that they close the curtain and dont let the parents view for a little while at least!!! Geesh!! But maybe it is easier that way..not for you for them..ha ha!! And of course she is doing exceptional..its Ella!! I wouldnt expect any less!! She is a smart little cookie!! Pretty soon she will be running that classroom!! LOL!! I would have to agree that stopping your antidepressants at this particular time probably wasnt the best idea...highly emotional time to be doing that!!! Why are you wanting to stop them anyway??? You said that you are paying for Hunter to go to full day Kindergarten, is that extra or is he in a private school?? I am so glad they are enjoying school so much...and we love you guys so much too!!!! Hugs and Kisses~Aunt Tami and familyAunt Taminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-33331374882625020932009-09-11T06:11:10.701-07:002009-09-11T06:11:10.701-07:00My daughter who has DS is 3 and just started presc...My daughter who has DS is 3 and just started preschool too. I also have a 5-year-old son who just started kindergarten. I was crying too. So much change!<br /><br />I wouldn't be too happy with Ella's teacher either. I cut everyone some slack because it's the beginning of the year, but still. Can you ask for a meeting to talk about the problems?<br /><br />My big issue is communicating with the school, and they have started sending home a form with some fill-in-the blanks about the day. She also has a notebook that they're supposed to write in, although they haven't yet.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248485766805270628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-78456345581204625052009-09-10T21:46:08.109-07:002009-09-10T21:46:08.109-07:00She is so darn cute and happy for school! How stre...She is so darn cute and happy for school! How stressful that must have been to try and communicate to this teacher about your baby. I'm glad she eventually came around and started smiling. Hang in there! You're a great Mom!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538192615781547765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-17156703297238203162009-09-10T21:23:30.954-07:002009-09-10T21:23:30.954-07:00You have the cutest kids ever. I hope things work...You have the cutest kids ever. I hope things work out at school but its good to have a back up plan. I'm the queen of plans but always feel better when i don't really have to use them.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416512091918969106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-19357901737163020002009-09-10T19:45:33.480-07:002009-09-10T19:45:33.480-07:00OK, after reading the first day, I was totally goi...OK, after reading the first day, I was totally going to suggest switching teachers. I think she should have shown Ella more attention (not only because she's the cutest in the class, but b/c she needs more help!). Seriously, where is Ms. Gilkerson when you need her?! :) But, for her to order another stool, she has to be on top of things, right? If she wants to go every day, they must be doing something right. I'll pray for ya!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493343184186580048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-72591468580545340612009-09-10T19:36:53.517-07:002009-09-10T19:36:53.517-07:00Kacey, oh my goodness, I could just eat that littl...Kacey, oh my goodness, I could just eat that little girl up! I'm so sad for you that the first day was so hard. But how encouraging to hear the great compliments about her being prepared and into the routine!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617791426447246761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-83070402600143390302009-09-10T18:18:33.466-07:002009-09-10T18:18:33.466-07:00How cute! Sounds like it's gonna be okay, but ...How cute! Sounds like it's gonna be okay, but how stressful for you! Addy turns 3 next month and I have chosen not to send her to the preschool classroom yet. She is nonambulatory and non-verbal and is pretty much like a 12-18 month old. She is 31 inches tall and 18lbs, she's a baby! So her therapies are going to continue at home and we'll try preschool next January (2011). Good luck Ella! I think she'll do great!Cammie Heflinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843057037279743749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-77759647870030697932009-09-10T18:06:18.546-07:002009-09-10T18:06:18.546-07:00This is Joyce. What an emotional few days you have...This is Joyce. What an emotional few days you have had. The kids look adorable!! I always wear my sunglasses the first day of school even if it is dark and cloudy just to hide the tears. I think I even put them on each September when TJ gets in his car to go back to college:) <br /><br />From your pictures and description, I have to agree that Ella seems so ready for school. As hard as it was to leave her, I think it sounds like the teacher "gets it" which in the long run will be so good for Ella. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing about how marvelous she is doing. Hugs to you mom during this transition.My name is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532019900834158013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472224025094243451.post-26790148217099992582009-09-10T17:38:04.991-07:002009-09-10T17:38:04.991-07:00Oh my gosh, how cute!!!! I know some schools ban t...Oh my gosh, how cute!!!! I know some schools ban them (ours does) but we had a roller backpack put into Angela's IEP, so had license to have one. LOL This worked much better for her than trying to carry a backpack that was as big as her when it was EMPTY, and weighed more than her when it was full!Leah Springhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326240393099112570noreply@blogger.com